From chrysalis to butterfly ... a personal journey.
My name is Beverley and I am the face and name behind the British brand
Papillon Beachwear.
The butterfly journey began shortly after returning home from a magical holiday in Oman.
With a love for holidays and a hatred for dressing gowns ...................
Papillon Beachwear was born.
Not an obvious association I hear you say but please stick with me on this.
When on holiday, spoiling myself and have a few treatments in the hotel spa is one thing I really look forward to. On way too many occasions I’ve experienced and witnessed dressing gown malfunctions, if you know, you know! One size does not fit all and rarely does the “sumptuously soft dressing gown” blurb in the spa write up give an honest picture of what you are then handed on check-in.
Dressing gowns, if you are a wearer, should only be worn in the house or your hotel room.
With a super stylish mum, my love of fashion started at a very early age. I don’t come from a dressmaking background, I had been a PA for twenty two years, but I knew what I wanted to design and so started sketching ideas.
I wanted to design a piece that would lend itself perfectly to being worn on holiday or at home. It had to be lightweight, easy to wear and loose fitting.
The kaftan isn’t a new idea, in fact it has been worn by people around the world for thousands of years. There are many design variations but sometimes keeping things simple works much better.
In 1966, Vogue described the kaftan “…as an essential garment for every member of the jet-set …”
From paper to product, the first Papillon Beachwear piece was simple but very stylish and came inside a matching long handled bag. This soon became our "SIGNATURE". Made in a luxuriously soft and lightweight fabric, it was a definite winner.
It wasn’t long before I was supplying beauty salons, spas and hotels. Out with the dressing gown .... in with the kaftan. Yay!
So .... from chrysalis to butterfly, Papillon Beachwear grew wings and the range developed quickly. We are constantly working on new ideas and designs.
Our bags too have become a firm favourite ... with plenty of repeat business, we know we have another winner!
I am proud to be a British brand and enjoy the close relationships I have with British artisans and lovely clients who help to make my dreams a reality.
